Nail Polish, ranked by PFAS safety
165 products graded A to F, safest first. 62 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in nail polish, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best nail polish
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Côte
Côte Beauty Quick Dry Nail Polish Top Coat
Skip until brand discloses PFAS-free status or third-party testing.
Deborah Lippmann
DEBORAH LIPPMANN Gel Lab Pro Nail
Lower PFAS concern for a gel nail polish, but brand discloses nothing, standard for cosmetics category.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Piggy Paint
4-Piece Nail Polish Set
Organic-based nail polish (water or non-toxic solvent system)
Lower concern; transparent brand with PFAS-free positioning, though third-party PFAS verification not independently confirmed.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Piggy Paint
Non-toxic Nail Polish Kit for Kids
water-based nail lacquer, non-toxic pigments
Lower concern, water-based formula with explicit PFAS-free claim and third-party Made Safe verification.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Piggy Paint
Kids' Non-Toxic Nail Polish Basecoat Glitter Topcoat Set
organic pigments, plant-based resins, water-based polish
Lower-concern kids' nail polish with transparent PFAS-free positioning and third-party seal.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Piggy Paint
Showstopper Nail Polish Set
organic pigments, plant-based resins, water-based lacquer
Lower-concern nail polish; brand's PFAS-free claim backed by third-party certification, but no independent lab data publicly available.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Piggy Paint
Nail Polish Piggy Paint
water-based pigmented lacquer
Lower-concern nail polish backed by PFAS-free claim and third-party certification.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Piggy Paint
Basecoat & Sealer Nail Polish
Water-based organic pigments and plant-derived resins
Lower-concern choice; brand explicitly avoids PFAS and holds third-party toxicity certification.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Piggy Paint
Sofia the First 4-Polish Kids Non-Toxic Nail Polish Box Set
water-based nail lacquer (non-toxic formulation)
Lower-concern choice; third-party certified non-toxic cosmetic with no known PFAS-prone formulation.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Côte
Cote Toxin Free Nail Polish
nail lacquer (proprietary formulation unspecified)
Skip until independent lab data or third-party certification emerges.
⚠Risky category by default
Zoya
NAIL POLISH
Nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers, pigments (typical nail lacquer)
Lower concern; traditional nail polish formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Zoya
Women's Naked Manicure Starter Kit
Nail polish, base coat, top coat (organic solvents and resins)
Lower PFAS concern, typical nail polish formulation, but no brand transparency on intentional PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Hard as Nails Nail
nitrocellulose lacquer and resin base
Lower concern for typical nail lacquer; no known PFAS indicators, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
China Glaze
China Glaze Ice
nail lacquer (organic polymer film-formers, resins, solvents)
Lower concern; standard nail polish formulation unlikely to require PFAS, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Orly
Breathable Orly
nail polish (organic solvents, resins, pigments)
Lower PFAS concern typical for standard nail polish, but Orly provides no transparency on formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Orly
Breathable
water-based nail polish (claimed breathable film)
Lower concern for PFAS, but no transparency from brand, standard nail polish risk profile.
⚠Risky category by default
Gelish
Keep It Juicy Collection
gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, pigments)
Lower concern; nail polish is not a typical PFAS-use category, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Gelish
Complete Starter Kit
gel polish, base coat, top coat, brush applicators
Lower concern for typical gel polish chemistry, but PFAS disclosure absent, ask Gelish directly for ingredient transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter London
Cakes & Cuppas 6-Piece Nail Lacquer Set
Nail lacquer (solvent-based or water-based polish)
Lower PFAS concern; typical nail lacquer formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter London
Seasons Everything 6-Piece PC21X Nail Lacquer Set
Nail lacquer (nitrocellulose-based polish)
Lower PFAS concern for nail polish; no known industry drivers for forever chemicals in this format.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter London
Ice Princess Mini Nail Lacquer Set
Nitrocellulose, resins, and pigments (standard nail lacquer)
Lower concern, standard nail polish formulation with no known PFAS triggers, but brand transparency absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter London
Imperial Crown Patent Shine Nail Lacquer Set
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, pigments (typical nail lacquer)
Lower concern for PFAS; nail polish is not a typical PFAS-use category, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter London
Nail Blush Restorative Treatment
nail polish/treatment lacquer (typical resin/film-forming base)
Lower PFAS concern typical of standard nail lacquers; no red flags identified, but no transparency either.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter London
Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat
Nail polish basecoat (typical acrylics, resins, solvents)
Lower concern; standard nail polish basecoat with no known PFAS-prone features, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Nail Color - Reece (pack Of 1) - Please See Pictures
Nail polish (organic solvent base, pigments, resins)
Lower concern for typical nail polish, no PFAS use known in this category, but Julep provides no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
#83 Vintage Julep - Nail Stamping Color (5 Free Formula)
nitrocellulose, pigments, resins (standard nail lacquer)
Lower PFAS concern for a standard nail polish; no red flags identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Nail Polish Gem Collection 2014 Complete Set Of 12 Full Size
nail lacquer (pigments, resins, solvents)
Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish; no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Ella+Mila
Nail Polish mommy&me set
nail polish (organic solvents, resins, pigments)
Lower concern; no known PFAS use in nail polish formulations, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Ella+Mila
Stuck on You | Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish | ella+mila
Vegan quick-dry nail lacquer (polymer film)
Lower concern for PFAS, but vegan nail polish formula details are not transparently disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Ella+Mila
ella +mila Ella+Mila Bath & Body Nail Polish
nail polish (organic solvent base)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no red flags for PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Ella+Mila
Love Collection Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish
Organic solvent-based nail lacquer (primary resins, plasticizers, solvents)
Lower PFAS concern; typical nail polish chemistry does not require PFAS, but no public testing or brand disclosure available.
⚠Risky category by default
Ella+Mila
ella +mila Aperol Spritz Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish
organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid lacquer suspension
Lower-concern choice; nail polish is a brief-contact cosmetic with no known PFAS drivers, but brand transparency on ingredients is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Nails Inc
Check Please Cherry-Scented 4-Piece Nail Polish Set
nail polish (organic solvents, resins, pigments)
Lower PFAS concern; standard cosmetic category with no known PFAS drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
Deborah Lippmann
Gel Lab Pro Nail
gel polish (acrylates, oligomers, resins)
Lower PFAS concern for a gel nail polish, but brand discloses nothing, standard for cosmetics category.
⚠Risky category by default
Deborah Lippmann
Gel Lab Pro Nail Color Set
gel nail polish (resin, pigments, solvents)
Lower concern for typical gel polish; no known PFAS indicators, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Deborah Lippmann
Sex and Candy Nail Polish Set
Nail lacquer (organic solvents, resins, pigments)
Lower concern; no known PFAS use in decorative nail polish, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Deborah Lippmann
Deborah Lippmann Nail
nail lacquer/polish (film-forming resins, solvents, pigments)
Lower concern than cookware/textiles, but brand transparency on formulation is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Deborah Lippmann
Gel Lab Pro Duo
gel polish, resins, pigments, solvents
Limited PFAS risk profile for gel polish, but no brand transparency, skip if PFAS assurance matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Kure Bazaar
Vernis Illuminateur
nail polish (organic pigments, resins, solvents)
Lower concern for PFAS, standard nail polish formulations rarely require PFAS, but no public disclosure from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Kure Bazaar
Le Kure Bazaar
Plant-based/natural cosmetic ingredients (typical formulations)
Lower PFAS concern typical for clean-beauty cosmetics, but brand makes no PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Dior
Christian Dior Nail Glow
nail polish (organic solvents, resins, colorants)
Lower concern; standard nail polish formulation with no known PFAS triggers, but no public transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Dior
Top Coat
film-forming polymers, resins, solvents (typical nail lacquer)
Lower concern for PFAS; typical nail polish with no known water-repellent coating/stain-resist additives, but no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Dior
Christian Dior Creme Abricot Strengthening Nail Care
Cosmetic cream (oil, wax, pigment base)
Lower PFAS concern; cosmetic creams rarely require water/stain repellency that triggers PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Chanel
Le Vernis Nail
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)
Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish; Chanel has not disclosed PFAS use or testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Chanel
Le Gel Coat Longwear Top Coat
Polymeric film-forming resin (acrylate-based)
Lower-concern cosmetic product; typical nail lacquer formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but Chanel has not publicly disclosed PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
Chanel
Le Vernis La Base Camélia - One size
Nail polish base coat with typical resins and solvents
Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish, but Chanel does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
Mavala
Mavala Nail
nail lacquer/polish (likely nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins)
Lower concern, typical nail polish with no known PFAS application, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Mavala
Mini Color Nail Polish
Organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid lacquer
Lower concern, typical nail polish with no known PFAS triggers, but Mavala provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Mavala
Riga Mini Nail Polish
organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid nail lacquer
Lower-risk category; no PFAS-prone function, but no transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Mavala
002 Protective Base Coat
Nitrocellulose, resins, solvents (typical nail polish base)
Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS use in standard base coats, but verify ingredients if you prefer explicit brand assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
Mavala
Mava Strong
nail polish (solvent-based lacquer with resins)
Lower concern; typical nail lacquer with no known PFAS triggers, but no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Seche
Perfect Nail Rebuild
Nail polish/base coat (typical acrylic or resin blend)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS risk flags, but no public verification either.
⚠Risky category by default
Ciaté London
Ciate' Mini Nail Polish Brocade Parade
Organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid nail lacquer
Lower PFAS concern than many cosmetics, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Ciaté London
Ciate Geltox Nail Polish Starter Kit
Gel-based nail polish with resin, plasticizers, and solvents
Lower PFAS concern, but brand transparency is absent, typical for nail polish category.
⚠Risky category by default
Ciaté London
Ciaté Regatta
nail polish lacquer (typical nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins)
Lower PFAS concern typical for mainstream nail lacquer, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Ciaté London
Ciate London Tree Trinkets Nail Polish Set
organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid nail lacquer
Lower concern; traditional nail polish formulation unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but no brand disclosure or testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Piggy Paint
Neon Nail Polish Box Set
Nail polish (organic pigments, resins, solvents)
Lower concern; kid-friendly nail polish brand with no known PFAS risk profile, but no public transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Côte
Cote Beauty Color Crush Set
pigmented color cosmetics (eyeshadow/lip set)
Lower-concern category, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Côte
Cote Beauty Summer Vows Nail Polish Set
nail polish (organic pigments, resins, solvents)
Lower concern; conventional nail polish rarely requires PFAS, but verify full ingredient list.
⚠Risky category by default
Côte
Beauty Blush & Bashful Non-Toxic Nail Polish
Organic pigments, film-forming resins (standard lacquer base)
Lower concern; standard nail polish formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Morgan Taylor
Professional Nail Lacquer In The Nude
Nitrocellulose lacquer (nail polish)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional nail lacquer formulation without known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Morgan Taylor
Professional Nail Lacquer Shock Therapy
organic solvents, resins, pigments in liquid nail lacquer
Lower PFAS concern; no known formulation red flags, but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Revlon
Nail Enamel Blushing
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (standard nail lacquer)
Lower PFAS concern; standard nail polish formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Revlon
Nail Art Moon Candy
nail polish (organic pigments, resins, solvents)
Lower PFAS concern for typical nail polish; no known fluorinated additives in standard formulations.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
OPI
Nail Lacquer OPI
nitrocellulose lacquer base with organic solvents
Insufficient public data; OPI makes no PFAS disclosure for nail lacquers.
⚠Risky category by default
OPI
Infinite Shine OPI
gel-polish (film-forming lacquer)
Skip unless OPI publicly discloses PFAS-free formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
OPI
Mod About Me Nail Lacquer
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)
Lower-concern nail polish, but OPI offers no PFAS transparency, check safer indie brands if this matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Essie
NAIL POLISH
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, film-formers
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; nail polish formulations are opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
Essie
Nail Art Studio Special Effects Polish
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)
Nail polish formulations are rarely PFAS-heavy, but Essie makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Essie
Nail Polish Plug In #1846
lacquer/nitrocellulose polish film
Skip until Essie clarifies PFAS absence in formula, nail polish is a known PFAS use category.
⚠Risky category by default
Zoya
Leia Nail Polish
Nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers, pigments (typical nail lacquer)
Insufficient public data; typical nail polish formulations are lower PFAS concern than water-resistant cosmetics, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
China Glaze
China Glaze Nail
nitrocellulose lacquer & resin film (nail lacquer)
Insufficient data; cosmetic nail lacquers typically carry minimal PFAS risk but China Glaze provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
China Glaze
Nail Lacquer
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (nail lacquer)
Limited public PFAS data on this product, nail polish is lower-risk than water-resistant apparel, but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
HARD AS NAILS XTREME WEAR NAIL
nitrocellulose lacquer, plasticizers, resins (typical nail polish formulation)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; nail polish formulations rarely disclose PFAS risks and public testing data is sparse.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Color Therapy Nail Polish
nail polish base (nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins)
No public PFAS red flags, but no transparency either, typical for mass-market nail polish.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Xtreme Wear Nail Polish Uptown Pearls 0.4 fl oz
Nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer (standard formula)
Standard nail polish with no public PFAS disclosure; low inherent risk but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Sally Hansen
Insta-Dri Nail Polish
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (standard nail lacquer)
Moderate uncertainty, standard nail polish formulation, but no public PFAS disclosure from Sally Hansen.
⚠Risky category by default
China Glaze
Nail Polish
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, pigments (typical nail polish)
Insufficient public data; standard nail polish formulations carry low-to-moderate PFAS risk, but China Glaze provides no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
China Glaze
Glowing Petals Glossy Nail Lacquer
Nitrocellulose lacquer base with resins and pigments
Insufficient public data on PFAS in this product; typical nail lacquers rarely target PFAS but formulations vary.
⚠Risky category by default
China Glaze
Mega Pigment Nail Lacquer Holographic
Nitrocellulose-based lacquer with holographic pigments
Typical nail lacquer with no known PFAS triggers, but China Glaze makes no public disclosure, skip if PFAS avoidance is critical.
⚠Risky category by default
China Glaze
You're Too Sweet Nail Lacquer
Nitrocellulose lacquer (nail polish base)
Typical nail polish with no public PFAS disclosure; standard risk profile unclear without testing.
⚠Risky category by default
China Glaze
Twisted Sister Nail Polish
Lacquer-based nail polish (likely acrylate/resin blend, color pigments)
Skip due to lack of transparency; no public PFAS assurance for this product line.
⚠Risky category by default
Orly
Nail Lacquer Orly
Nail polish resin/film formers (proprietary blend)
Insufficient public data; typical nail polish risk is low but Orly does not disclose PFAS avoidance.
⚠Risky category by default
Orly
Nail Lacquer
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (standard nail lacquer formula)
Typical nail lacquer with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no disclosure, skip if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Orly
In The Limelight Nail Lacquer
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer base)
No public PFAS signals for this lacquer, but nail polish formulations remain largely undisclosed, skip if PFAS-free matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Orly
White Rainbow Confetti Nail Polish
nail lacquer with pigments and resins
Insufficient transparency; nail polish PFAS risk largely unknown without testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Orly
Snow Worries Nail Lacquer
Nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer with plasticizers
Insufficient transparency; nail polish formulations rarely disclose PFAS status, skip if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Orly
Ephemeral Nail Lacquer
organic nitrocellulose lacquer (standard nail polish)
Skip until Orly discloses PFAS status or seeks third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
CND
Vinylux Arrowhead Nail Polish
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, colorants, film-forming resins
Lower concern than many cosmetics, but CND does not disclose PFAS status; skip if PFAS avoidance is priority.
⚠Risky category by default
CND
Vinylux Polish
nail lacquer (resin, plasticizers, solvents)
Skip until CND discloses or tests for PFAS in nail formulations.
⚠Risky category by default
CND
Shellac Blue Rapture Gel Polish
Gel polish (proprietary resin blend)
Skip until CND discloses gel polish chemistry or third-party testing confirms PFAS absence.
⚠Risky category by default
CND
Vinylux After Hours Nail Polish
nitrocellulose-based lacquer (traditional nail polish)
Lower PFAS concern than water-resistant cosmetics, but lack of transparency warrants caution.
⚠Risky category by default
CND
Creative Play Nail Lacquer
nitrocellulose, resins, solvents (typical nail lacquer formulation)
Insufficient public data; no known PFAS concerns for standard nail lacquer, but no brand transparency either.
⚠Risky category by default
Gelish
Cream Gel
gel-based cosmetic (proprietary resin blend)
Skip until ingredient transparency improves; cosmetic gel formulas are opaque on PFAS content.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter London
Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer
nail lacquer (film-forming resins, solvents, pigments)
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; nail lacquers rarely need PFAS but opacity is a red flag.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter London
Pure Color 21X Nail Lacquer
Organic solvent-based nail lacquer (typical formulation)
No public PFAS risk data; nail lacquers rarely contain PFAS, but Butter London makes no disclosure, skip only if PFAS-free verification matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Nail Polish - Choose Your Color
Nail polish (typical: nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, solvents)
Insufficient transparency; standard nail polish formulations rarely disclose PFAS use but present unknown risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Nail Color Polish
nail polish lacquer (film-forming resin blend)
Insufficient transparency; nail polish is rarely a PFAS risk category, but Julep makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Mint Julep Gel Polish #039
gel polish (acrylate resin base, pigments, solvents)
Skip until brand discloses or third-party tests; gel polish is an opaque category with undisclosed chemical formulae.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Zodiac Collection Nail Polish
nail polish (formulation not disclosed)
Skip until Julep discloses PFAS status or reformulates.
⚠Risky category by default
Julep
Color Treat Birthstone Collection Nail Polish
nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers (standard nail lacquer)
Lower-risk cosmetic, but Julep makes no PFAS disclosure, gap in transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Ella+Mila
Nail Polish
Organic nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer
No public PFAS data; silent brand makes estimation risky, proceed with caution.
⚠Risky category by default
Ella+Mila
Mommy Collection Nail Polish
Nail polish lacquer (organic solvents, resins, pigments)
No public PFAS concern identified, but nail polish lacks transparency, skip if you prefer verified low-PFAS beauty.
⚠Risky category by default
Nails Inc
Nails.INC Apricot Crush 4-Piece Nail Polish Set
nail polish (resin, pigment, solvent base)
Skip unless Nails Inc discloses PFAS status, nail polish opacity is a known PFAS vector.
⚠Risky category by default
Nails Inc
It's Topless 1 Step Gel Manicure Nail Polish
gel nail polish (acrylate resin base)
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status or third-party testing clarifies.
⚠Risky category by default
Nails Inc
Runway Ready 3-Piece Nail Polish Set
nail lacquer/polish (liquid suspension with resins, plasticizers, pigments)
Skip until Nails Inc discloses PFAS status; nail polish is a known PFAS concern category.
⚠Risky category by default
Nails Inc
Nails.inc X Smucker's It's Topless Jelly Effect 1 Step Nail Polish
Gel nail polish (acrylates, resins, pigments)
Low-risk cosmetic formulation, but lack of PFAS transparency in nail polish category warrants caution.
⚠Risky category by default
Nails Inc
Nails.INC Nude In The Tropics 4-Piece Vegan Nail Polish Set
Organic pigments and resins in vegan nail polish base
Skip due to complete PFAS transparency gap in a cosmetic product category with known PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Nails Inc
Nails.INC Relationship Status Blushing 4-Piece Nail Polish Set
nail lacquer/polish (pigments, resins, solvents)
Skip unless you contact the brand directly, nail polish PFAS risk is real but unconfirmed here.
⚠Risky category by default
Nails Inc
Quick Drying Nail Polish
nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer (typical formulation)
Insufficient transparency, typical nail polish, but PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Deborah Lippmann
Gel Lab Pro Fashion Size Nail Polish
gel-based nail lacquer (typical acrylic polymer base)
Insufficient public data; no PFAS claim or disclosure made by brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Deborah Lippmann
Swan Lake Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish Set
gel nail polish (acrylate-based polymer)
Skip until brand clarifies PFAS status; gel polishes are rarely tested for PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Deborah Lippmann
Mystery Item - Deborah Lippmann Lacquer
nail lacquer (film-forming polymers, resins, solvents)
Insufficient transparency, no public PFAS disclosure or testing; cosmetic formulations rarely require PFAS, but brand silence limits confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Kure Bazaar
Nail Polish
nail lacquer/polish base (composition undisclosed)
Skip pending transparency, brand does not disclose PFAS status or full ingredient list.
⚠Risky category by default
Kure Bazaar
Pink Glow Nail Polish
Nitrocellulose lacquer base with organic pigments (typical nail polish composition)
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, nail polish opacity makes PFAS presence unclear.
⚠Risky category by default
Kure Bazaar
Clean Base Mate Nail Polish
organic pigments, resins, solvents (typical nail polish)
Insufficient transparency; skip if PFAS-conscious, as nail polish formulations are not routinely disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Kure Bazaar
Parisienne Nail Polish
Lacquer-based nail polish (typical formulation: resins, plasticizers, solvents)
No public evidence of PFAS, but brand makes no disclosure, skip if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Kure Bazaar
Dry Finish Nail Polish
Nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers (typical nail polish base)
No public PFAS risk signals identified, but zero transparency, skip if PFAS certainty matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Kure Bazaar
Rose Milk Glow Nail Polish
Nail polish lacquer (typical nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers)
Insufficient public data; standard nail polish formulas rarely disclose PFAS use, but risk tier unclear without ingredient transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Shellac
CND Shellac Masquerade
Gel-based lacquer (proprietary Shellac formula)
Insufficient public data; nail polish PFAS risk is low to moderate but unverified for this product.
⚠Risky category by default
Shellac
CND Shellac Xpress5 Top Coat
Nail gel polish (proprietary resin blend)
No public PFAS transparency; cosmetic gel polishes rarely disclose formulation, skip if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Dior
Vernis Nail
Nail lacquer (film-forming polymer blend)
No public PFAS disclosure; nail polish formulations are opaque, skip if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Dior
Base Vernis Protective Base Coat
Nail polish base coat (likely nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers)
Insufficient transparency; standard nail lacquer formula carries unknown PFAS risk typical of cosmetics category.
⚠Risky category by default
Dior
Limited Edition Dior Vernis Nail Polish - Brown - One size
Organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid lacquer
Likely lower concern, but Dior makes no public PFAS disclosure for this product.
⚠Risky category by default
Dior
Christian Dior Top Coat Abricot Nail Polish
nail lacquer (film-forming polymer suspension)
Skip until Dior clarifies PFAS status; nail polish is a known cosmetic PFAS concern category.
⚠Risky category by default
Dior
Vernis Nail Lacquer - 206 Gris Dior
organic film-forming lacquer (typical: nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers)
No public PFAS evidence, but no transparency either, typical for nail lacquer.
⚠Risky category by default
Chanel
Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour Chanel Nail Polish 0.4 Oz
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, film-forming polymers (standard nail lacquer)
Lower concern than waterproof cosmetics, but no public PFAS disclosure from Chanel, proceed with caution if PFAS-free matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Chanel
Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour - One size
nitrocellulose lacquer-based nail polish with resins and plasticizers
No public PFAS disclosure from Chanel; nail polish formulae not typically PFAS-heavy but opacity remains.
⚠Risky category by default
Chanel
LE VERNIS Nail Polish
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)
Skip until Chanel discloses PFAS status or third-party testing; nail polish formulae remain opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
Chanel
Le Vernis Nail Polish Morning Rose Limited Edition
Nitrocellulose lacquer base with pigments and resins
Lower concern than many cosmetics, but no public PFAS transparency from Chanel.
⚠Risky category by default
Chanel
Nail Polish *read*
Nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, pigments
No public PFAS data available; typical nail polish formulations have low inherent PFAS risk but Chanel does not disclose.
⚠Risky category by default
Mavala
Mini Bio-Color Nail Polish 5ml
organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid lacquer
Lower PFAS risk than water-resistant cosmetics, but no public testing or disclosure, caution warranted.
⚠Risky category by default
Mavala
Nail Polish
organic film-forming resins (typical nail lacquer)
No red flags known, but zero PFAS transparency, ask Mavala directly before buying if PFAS exposure matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Mavala
Vernis à Ongles Light 5 ml
nail polish lacquer (typical formula: resins, solvents, plasticizers)
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, nail polish formulas often opaque on ingredient detail.
⚠Risky category by default
Seche
Nail Lacquer
nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer with resins and plasticizers
Skip until transparency improves; nail lacquers historically underreported for PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Seche
Premier Colour Lacquer
nail lacquer (resinous polymer base)
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; cosmetic nail lacquers are not a typical PFAS vector but deserve transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Ciaté London
Ciate Nail Polish
organic pigments and resins in lacquer base
Skip until brand discloses or third-party testing confirms safety.
⚠Risky category by default
Ciaté London
Ciate Mini Nail Polish
Nail polish (typical: nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins, solvents)
No public PFAS red flags, but brand discloses nothing, skip if PFAS concern matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Ciaté London
Olivia Palermo for Ciate Paint Pot Nail Polish
nail polish lacquer (nitrocellulose base, typical formulation)
Skip if PFAS concern drives you; standard nail polish formulations may contain fluorinated resins, but no public disclosure or testing available.
⚠Risky category by default
Ciaté London
Ciate London Nail Polish - Main Stage
Nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers, pigments (typical nail lacquer)
Skip until brand confirms PFAS status, nail polish formulations are opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
Côte
Nail Polish
nail polish lacquer (composition not disclosed)
Skip unless you verify ingredients, brand silence on PFAS is a red flag for cosmetics.
⚠Risky category by default
Côte
Cote Cote Nail Polish Quick Dry Vegan 0.4 Fluid oz Regular
nail lacquer (organic solvents, resins, pigments)
Skip until Côte discloses PFAS status or achieves third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Côte
10-Free Nail Polish
Organic pigments, resins, solvents in nail lacquer base
Skip until brand clarifies PFAS status, silence on 'forever chemicals' is concerning for cosmetics.
⚠Risky category by default
Morgan Taylor
Gelish A- Lister Nail Lacquer
gel-based lacquer (polymer film-forming resins)
Skip until brand discloses; no public PFAS transparency from Morgan Taylor on nail products.
⚠Risky category by default
Morgan Taylor
Lost In Paradise Nail Lacquer
nitrocellulose-based nail lacquer with resins and plasticizers
Skip until brand discloses or verifies PFAS-free formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Morgan Taylor
Blue Moon Bloom Nail Lacquer
nitrocellulose-based lacquer (typical nail polish formulation)
Insufficient public data; nail polish PFAS risk is lower-concern but unconfirmed for this product.
⚠Risky category by default
Morgan Taylor
Under The Stars Nail Lacquer
nail lacquer/polish (likely acrylates, resins, solvents)
No red flags identified, but no transparency on PFAS either, choose only if low-concern ingredients matter less to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Sinful Colors
Nail Polish
nail lacquer (resin, plasticizers, solvents)
Skip unless ingredient list is public, nail polish formulas are opaque and PFAS use in cosmetics is undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Sinful Colors
Quick Bliss Fast Dry Nail Polish
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, pigments, solvents (typical nail polish base)
Skip until disclosure, nail polish formulations are opaque and Sinful Colors provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Sinful Colors
Unicorns Real Nail Polish
nail polish lacquer (nitrocellulose, resins, solvents)
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, nail polish formulations are opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
Sinful Colors
SinfulColors Nail Enamel, Easy Going 300
Nitrocellulose lacquer-based nail enamel
Insufficient data; standard nail polish formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand provides no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Sinful Colors
Professional Nail Polish You Just Wait
nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins (typical nail lacquer)
Skip until brand discloses; nail polish formulas are rarely transparent about PFAS in film-forming agents.
⚠Risky category by default
Sinful Colors
Essenchills Nail Polish
Nail polish lacquer (nitrocellulose, resins, plasticizers, solvents)
Skip until Sinful Colors discloses PFAS status; nail polish formulations are opaque and untested.
⚠Risky category by default
Sinful Colors
SinfulColors Nail Polish
nitrocellulose lacquer film (nail polish base)
Insufficient transparency; nail polish is not a typical PFAS concern category, but brand offers no disclosure on formulation or intentional additives.
⚠Risky category by default
Sinful Colors
Quick Bliss Nail Polish
nail polish film (nitrocellulose, plasticizers, resins)
Skip until brand discloses PFAS policy; nail polish formulas often opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
Revlon
Nail Enamel Revlon
Nail lacquer (solvent-based)
Skip until Revlon discloses PFAS status; standard nail polish lacks obvious PFAS triggers but sector opacity warrants caution.
⚠Risky category by default
Revlon
Nail Enamel
organic solvents, resins, pigments (formulation varies by product line)
Skip until Revlon publicly discloses or tests PFAS absence in nail enamels.
⚠Risky category by default
Revlon
Holochrome Collection Nail Enamel Amethyst Smoke
nitrocellulose lacquer base (typical nail enamel)
Insufficient public data; standard nail enamel formulations are lower concern but Revlon has not disclosed PFAS avoidance.
⚠Risky category by default
Revlon
Nail Enamel Sheer Petal
organic solvent-based nail lacquer (film-forming resins, plasticizers, solvents)
Insufficient transparency; nail polish formulations opaque to consumer; PFAS risk remains unquantified.
⚠Risky category by default
Revlon
Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel
Nitrocellulose-based lacquer (nail enamel film)
Lower concern than many cosmetics, but no PFAS disclosure from Revlon, difficult to assess.
⚠Risky category by default
Revlon
ColorStay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel
nitrocellulose-based gel lacquer (polymer film)
Minimal public PFAS risk signals, but no brand transparency; nail enamel formulations rarely disclose chemical composition.
⚠Risky category by default
Gelish
Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish Complete Starter Kit
gel nail polish (acrylate resins, pigments, solvents)
Skip until Gelish discloses ingredient sourcing or pursues PFAS testing.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Gelish
Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish
Proprietary gel-resin polymer blend (soak-off UV/LED cured)
Skip until brand discloses, gel polishes use opaque formulations with undisclosed performance additives.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Gelish
Mini Soak-Off Gel Nail Polish Red Roses
gel polish resin blend (proprietary)
Skip until transparency improves, gel polishes are a blind spot for PFAS disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Shellac
Nail Polish
Gel-resin UV-cured polish blend (proprietary)
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; gel polish formulas are often opaque.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Sally Hansen
Insta Dri Nail
nitrocellulose lacquer base with proprietary resin blend
Skip until Sally Hansen discloses formula transparency; waterproofing agents unspecified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Côte
Beauty Quick Dry Nail Polish Top Coat
Nail polish film; likely acrylates, resins, solvents, water-resistant finish
Skip until brand discloses PFAS-free status or third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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